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Potential Canada Post Service Disruption
In the event of a Canada Post service disruption, residents are still responsible for paying tax and water bills on time. Interest and penalty charges will not be waived due to postal delays.
To avoid missed or late payments, we strongly encourage you to:
Sign up for eBilling at OwenSound.ca/eBilling
Access your account anytime through Virtual City Hall at OwenSound.ca/VCH
It is also recommended to use a courier service or drop off any time-sensitive documents to City Hall in person, including Tax Sale tender packages.
The City of Owen Sound is thrilled to share that it was successful in its grant application to receive funding for the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre Ice Pad and Arena Board and Glass Replacement project, as announced earlier today by Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers. The project will receive up to $915,000 from the Ontario Ministry of Sport’s Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund.
The third of eight Household Hazardous Waste Day events of 2025 is this Saturday, June 14! The event will be held at the Owen Sound Public Works Facility (1900 20th Street East) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The City of Owen Sound is implementing a new Fish Derby Camping (FDC) permit system in 2025 to help balance the use of harbourfront spaces during two major local events — the Salmon Spectacular and The Sound Charity Shootout. The new system is designed to maintain safety, cleanliness, and public access while continuing to support long-standing fishing and event traditions.
Owen Sound motorists should be aware of alternating lane closures on 10th Street East, happening between 2nd Avenue East and 3rd Avenue East, beginning Monday, June 16. These lane closures are required to accommodate necessary work being done by a privately commissioned contractor and are expected to last until Wednesday, June 18.
The City of Owen Sound is notifying motorists of an upcoming large construction project in the City’s Southeast end. Traffic will be disrupted on 9th Avenue East from Superior Street to 6th Street East from June to November of 2025. The scope of work includes infrastructure replacement, sidewalk expansion, and road resurfacing.
Please be advised that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound intends to consider stopping up and closing, declaring surplus, and disposing of municipal property.
The subject lands are described as the southerly portion of the unopen portion of 21st Street East, west of 9th Avenue East. Attached is a key map that depicts the portion of the right of way that is being considered to be stopped up, closed and declared surplus and sold.
The City of Owen Sound will be closing 8th Street East between 7th Avenue East and 8th Avenue East beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9th. This closure is needed for the safe removal of a large tree and is expected to re-open by 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon.
Please be advised that the following meetings have been cancelled:
Service Review Implementation Ad Hoc Committee scheduled for June 11, 2025; and
Corporate Services Committee meeting scheduled for June 12, 2025.
The Service Review Implementation Ad Hoc Committee meeting will be rescheduled for a future date to be announced. The next meeting of the Corporate Services Committee will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
The City of Owen Sound is seeking a dedicated and community-minded individual to serve as a public member on the Corporate Services Committee.
The Committee provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and collaborative action, supporting Council in achieving the goals of the City’s Strategic Plan. Responsibilities include:
The City encourages applications from individuals who are passionate about public service and interested in making a meaningful contribution to the future of our community.
The City of Owen Sound is on site attending to a watermain break in the 300 block of 10th Street West. This section of the road is down to one lane in each direction. The City is asking motorists to avoid the area as they undertake the emergency watermain repair.
Residents in the area may notice reduced water pressure. The estimated time for repair completion is Wednesday June 4 by 4 PM.
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